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My 5th grader has been attending this school since kindergarten. We love it. A true neighborhood school. Great teachers, very strong school community and "spirit." Kids come out of the building laughing and smiling and hugging each other. They make lifelong friends. The school serves several different populations at once, and so there is both diversity but also issues of transience, which tend to pull academic ranking down. For those of us who stay, it's an absolute gem.

This school is fantastic and I absolutely love the teachers and suport staff. Both my children have a learning disability and they have thrived at this school. My oldest is in high school, taking all honors classes and on the honor roll ever quarter. My youngest has an IEP and continues to excel each year. My children are so so lucky to have this school as their academic foundation.

This school has great teachers and great students. The class sizes are small, which helps the teacher realize what your child's weaknesses are. They also do a great job of teaching the students respect and responsibility. They are held accountable for not passing in homework, projects, etc. In fact, there is a 'No Zeros Allowed' policy. If a student doesn't do their homework, they have to do it during lunch recess. There is no way of getting away with homework. It must be done! As for the lines of communication, as mentioned on a different review, it is true. However, the responsibility relies on the parents to make sure it happens. If you are a parent who is on top of your child then you shouldn't have a problem. The teachers are always willing to meet with you in the morning, afternoon, or during specialist (gym, art, etc.) time.

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